Current News
Annual Membership Meeting
Our Meeting for Members of ERCLA will take place on July 27th at 11:00 am, hosted by Braywood. The first half of the event will include a business meeting with keynote speakers, followed by an educational session with food and beverages. RSVP to 920-428-6743 or [email protected].
Northwoods Pulse: Entities Team Up to Keep Buoys on Chain in Good Working Order
By Michelle Drew
There are 102 buoys on the Eagle River Chain of Lakes, from Cranberry Lake to the Highway 70 bridge on Watersmeet Lake that help boaters navigate their way and remain safe while recreating on the busy water body. But these buoys come with a price tag, along with manpower to keep them properly positioned and in working order.
The towns of Washington and Lincoln, in partnership with the City of Eagle River, team up to financially support the program as well as place and remove the buoys each year. Officials in the Town of Washington coordinate the program, and the buoys are placed under permitting from the Wisconsin DNR using GPS coordinates.
Dave Mueller Receives the Invasive Species Action Award
Dave Mueller, the Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator for the Eagle River Chain of Lakes Association (ERCLA), recently received the Invasive Species Action Award in the Individual Volunteer category. The Wisconsin DNR Invasive Species Council recognized Dave and presented the award to him on June 4th at the DNR Cranberry Station in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Dave has been leading the effort to control Eurasion Watermilfoil for ERCLA since 2007.ULERCLC Meeting to Take Place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00 am at Eagle River City Hall
The Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00 am at Eagle River City Hall (525 East Maple Street). Click the links below to view the agenda, previous meeting minutes and 2025 Budget Project Cost.
The May 28, 2025 Meeting Agenda
ULERCLC Meeting to Take Place on Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00 am at the Eagle River City Hall
A meeting of the Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes Commission will take place on Wednesday, April 30 2025 at 9:00 am at the Eagle River City Hall (525 East Maple Street). Click the below links to view the agenda and previous meeting minutes.
Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes Commission April 30, 2025 Agenda
Final Draft Commission Meeting Minutes March 20, 2025
ULERCLC Meeting to Take Place on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Eagle River City Hall
A meeting of the Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes Commission will take place on Thursday, March 20th at 1:00 pm, at the Eagle River City Hall (525 East Maple Street). Click the below links to view the agenda, previous meeting minutes and signed Resolution.
Meeting Agenda – March 20, 2025
ERCLA Presents $1000 grant to Homeowners for 2024 WDNR Healthy Lakes and Rivers Projects
Marc Groth, ERCLA Shoreline Restoration Coordinator, presented a $1000 grant to three ERCLA homeowners, the Schulzes and the Rabelhofers on January 18th, and the Petersons on February 17th, for completing their 2024 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Healthy Lakes and Rivers best practices projects. ERCLA sponsored the grant which was submitted to the DNR in November 2023 and approved in March 2024. The three projects were completed this past Summer and early Fall. The Schulzes added a Native Planting to their shoreline on the Wisconsin River. Native Plantings improve wildlife habitat, natural beauty, and privacy, and decrease runoff. The Rabelhofers added a rain garden to their shoreline on the Wisconsin River and the Petersons added a rain garden on their Cranberry Lake shoreline. Rain Gardens create wildlife habitat and natural beauty while capturing and cleaning runoff. ERCLA is interested in helping more ERCLA property owners participate in the Healthy Lakes and Rivers grant program and would enjoy hearing from and working with you. If you would like more information, please email [email protected]. We also offer visits to discuss which of the Healthy Lakes and Rivers best practices fits best f or your shoreline.
ULERCLC Presenting EWM Removal Results on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The ULERCLC will be meeting at the Town of Washington Town Hall on November 20th to present the 2024 EWM removal results and the 2025 plan for the prevention of EWM on the Chain. Zoom is available. Visit www.eagleriverchaincommission.org/meetings.html for more information.
ULERCLC Meeting to Take Place on Thursday, October 17, 2024
Meeting of the Unified Lower Eagle River Chain of Lakes Commission (ULERCLC) will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10:00 am, at the Eagle River City Hall, 525 E. Maple, Eagle River, Wisconsin.
To view the full agenda click here.
To view the previous ULERCLC meeting notes from August 29, 2024, click here.
Shoreline Invasive Training and Surveying
A group of ERCLA volunteers recently participated 
in a shoreline invasive training session led by Cathy Higley of the Vilas County Land and Water Conservation Department and Rosie Page of Wisconsin Headwaters Invasive Partners (WHIP). The training was for volunteers to identify yellow loosestrife, purple loosestrife, knotweed and phragmites to execute a shoreline invasive survey taking place through August 16th. Say hello if you see them moving along your shoreline.